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Heaven Is Purple Qiviut. Trust Me On This.

February 24, 2015 by The Twisted Yarn 50 Comments

Somewhere amidst the frosty tundra of northern Canada, a musk ox (yes one of those vast and curmudgeonly beasts) is missing a little of its tummy fluff. Not very much of its tummy-fluff you understand, not enough to leave it with a shivery abdomen, for the musk ox is extremely well-insulated and tends to moult its excess in spring. But just a few grams, sufficient to make… oh I don’t know… maybe a cowl for someone in the frosty – er – “tundra” of south Oxfordshire.

Don't Mess With The Musk Ox. (Image: Wikimedia Commons.)
Don’t Mess With The Musk Ox. (Image: Wikimedia Commons.)

All I can say is thank you, Mr or Mrs musk ox. And thank you again to my father-in-law, the Gregarious Grandfather, for providing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bury my senses in the fur of such a marvellous arctic beast. image The qiviut cowl is finished! Nah, that doesn’t fully convey my excitement over this fact. How about, THE COWL IS FINISHED!!!! It’s a Smokering – a lacy but simple pattern that shows off the slight ombre in the yarn quite wonderfully. I’m wearing it in our chilly house as I write this and I feel both warm (at least in the neck area – everything else is shivering) and at one with the musk ox.

Knitted heaven
Knitted heaven

Is it obvious how gorgeous this yarn is? Perhaps not from a photo. Let me explain. If I laid this 34-gram cowl on your hand, you’d scarcely notice its weight, but instead feel the most gentle, floaty sensation on your skin. qiviut Qiviut doesn’t shrink so it isn’t prone to felting, but I have to say that a little of the oxen grumpiness remains in the yarn and it did tend to scramble itself into felt-like tangled messes rather too easily as I wound it and worked it. Am I complaining? No of course I’m not, because I have this:- arctic qiviut cowl And within this happy, simple pattern, there is lace, although it’s hard to make out the details in the fluff-fest above. Here’s another shot:- lacy qiviut cowl Some people say that qiviut is a nicer (and altogether more amenable) experience when it’s blended with silk or summat. And yes, this might make the yarn a little more biddable, but I can honestly say that putting on a pure qiviut garment is absolute heaven. Well worth the grumpiness, I say.   *Meanwhile, if you’re in the UK, don’t forget the Stylecraft yarn designing competition! I’m so excited to be on the judging panel that will look over all your entries. Go on, let your imagination go wild! In case you can’t make out the details from my little photo, everything you need to know to enter is here.*

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Comments

  1. Toasty Strings says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    I’ve always wanted to knit with qiviut. Looks lovely and soft!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:39 am

      It is rather wonderful, and it rapidly gets even softer with handling.

      Reply
  2. Sue Kuisma says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    qiviut is heaven. I once had a scarf.. each stitch pleasure to knit. The *#/* moths got it one summer. Tears were wept, lesson learned. Most amazing yarn ever and worth every penny ( or pence)

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Moths!! In qiviut!! Oh my goodness, how on earth are you sounding so sane after having that happen?

      Reply
  3. Missy's Crafty Mess says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Beautiful. Love the colors too. Hopefully the critters fur grew back before the temperature dropped.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:42 am

      I think they mostly use fur that has been moulted in spring. 🙂

      Reply
  4. fernwoodnursery says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    ooh la la……that’s all that needs to be said. (And purple!)! Beautiful, really!…..and what soft and cozy decadence to have that wrapped around your neck!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thank you. Believe me, I’m making the most of this, because I don’t suppose it’ll happen again.

      Reply
  5. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Looks totally yummy. Bet it feels it too.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Yup. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tajana says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Woooooooooooooooow….. speechless!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:43 am

      🙂

      Reply
  7. bonnyknits says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    Stunning. I love it. I’ve drooled over some quiviut at my LYS, so at least I’ve gotten to touch it. Would love to knit with it someday!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:43 am

      The wonderful thing is that it gets softer and softer as you knit with it.

      Reply
  8. meganb1977 says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  9. knitterpixie says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    That is a gorgeous cowl. Enjoy it freely!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  10. gladeridercrafts says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    That looks soo smooth already, I can only imagine how much more fluffy it is in person 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Yup, there’s fluff. Much lovely fluff.

      Reply
  11. whip1up says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    What a luxuriously beautiful thing!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:45 am

      It has been an honour to knit with this wonderful yarn just once in my life.

      Reply
  12. annabellefranklinauthor says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    That looks so soft and warm – and what a delicious colour! Just the thing to make this grim weather a bit more bearable.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:46 am

      Yup. I would have been almost disappointed if it had suddenly warmed up!

      Reply
  13. Carole says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Ooooh, that looks divine. So luxurious and cosy 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:46 am

      Yup!

      Reply
  14. Amy at love made my home says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    It sounds incredible! The colour is beautiful isn’t it! xx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:46 am

      Thank you. It is a wonderfully rich colour.

      Reply
  15. Many Bright Things says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    I am trying to work my way up the knitting ladder or greatness until I am worthy of knitting with such a majestic yarn. In the meantime I am admiring your qiviut cowl from afar, and imagine its weightless softness, and all-round marvelousness…!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:47 am

      But such lovely yarn needs only a simple pattern to show it off….

      Reply
  16. dragontearsoflove says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I am so jealous right now…I love how the most curmudgeonly creatures create the softest things, and warmest feelings;-).

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Yes, their fur is definitely softer than their tempers. Not that I’ve ever met a musk ox.

      Reply
  17. Katie Writes Stuff says

    February 24, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    It looks absolutely glorious!

    Reply
  18. oddlyended says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:06 am

    That is absolutely beautiful! What a magnificent gift that was.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Believe me, I am most definitely grateful for this gift.

      Reply
  19. Allison says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:08 am

    So pretty! I might invest in some of that qiviut…with all the wind here in KS my neck gets shivery very quickly!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:50 am

      No way would your neck ever shiver again – this stuff knits up so fine but soooo warm.

      Reply
  20. sewchet says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:22 am

    It looks so gorgeously soft and fluffy and, whilst I’m not a purple person, that second photo has made me think twice:)

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:50 am

      It comes in lots of other rich, luscious colours too. 🙂

      Reply
  21. jem arrowsmith says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    That looks absolutely beautiful, and warm too!

    Reply
  22. KerryCan says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Will you ever take it off?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Nope. Never. 🙂

      Reply
  23. shadowlilies says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Beautiful!…I want to touch it… 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:52 am

      OK, I’m holding it up near the screen so if you can sort of reach through a bit…..
      (It does feel heavenly soft.)

      Reply
  24. arlingwoman says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:43 am

    I can’t help but think the musk ox would be pleased.”My coat? You made that with my coat?” Yeah.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:52 am

      I don’t know. I fear that musk oxen may be quite grumpy about most things…

      Reply
  25. Isabel's Needleworks says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I’ve never seen or heard of qiviut before ..imagine that and living in Canada. Shame on me lol Now its on my bucket list with buffalo yarn 🙂 BTW the colour is so beautiful.
    Izz

    Reply
  26. Denise says

    June 14, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Do you have a pattern for your Qiviut cowl?

    Reply

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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

There`s a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown
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The steeks are cut and it's beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what's a few details between friends?) I'm excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

The steeks are cut and it`s beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what`s a few details between friends?) I`m excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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Nov 9

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Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism.

Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism. ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It's a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don't worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post. 
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It`s a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don`t worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post.
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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Good morning, lovely people. Isn't knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning

Good morning, lovely people. Isn`t knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration

I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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Jan 15

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Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today's number-crunching.

Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today`s number-crunching. ...

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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. ...

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Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits

Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits ...

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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio).

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). ...

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio!

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio! ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner

Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits

Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars. ...

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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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